At StrategyWerks, we believe that innovation begins at the edge of comfort zones. To motivate my team to take risks, I focus on creating a culture of trust and learning. I share my own experiences with calculated risks, including what worked and what didn’t, to show that failure is just a stepping stone to success. We celebrate efforts, not just outcomes, reinforcing that every attempt adds value. Most importantly, I empower my team with the tools, resources, and autonomy they need to explore confidently. As the saying goes, 'You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.' Together, we’re here to take them!

We are all creatures of habit and stepping out of our comfort zone is often uncomfortable! I inspire my teams to leverage the #stop, #challenge, and #choose framework! 1: Stop ?? overthinking the situation! 2: Challenge your limiting beliefs! 3: Choose to embrace #innovation and explore your #creativity! Repeat ?? often! #LeadLoudly #bold #leadership

To encourage your team to take risks: 1) Foster Psychological Safety: Create an environment where failure is seen as a learning opportunity, not a setback. 2) Lead by Example: Take calculated risks yourself and share the lessons learned. 3) Set Clear Goals: Align risk-taking with achievable outcomes to build confidence. 4) Celebrate Efforts: Acknowledge and reward initiative, even if the results aren't perfect. Empowering your team to embrace risks will drive innovation and growth.

If your team is afraid to take risks, it blocks innovation and growth. Here's what smart leaders do to shift this: 1) Show, don't just tell: "Here's what I tried... it didn't work, and here's what I learned" When you lead by example, it's much easier for them to follow. 2) Celebrate the journey: ? If someone succeeded - praise their courage ? If someone failed - reframe it as learning 3) Create safety: Reassure them that you'll unlock resources, support them when needed, and give them space to explore. They need to feel you've got their back. Making risk-taking feel less risky and more natural starts with you. Teams mirror their leader's comfort with uncertainty.

1. Risk Roulette: Organize fun, themed sessions where team members draw random challenges. This gamifies risk-taking and encourages creativity. 2. Failure Fest: Host a monthly meeting where team members share their “failed” projects. Celebrate the lessons learned, shifting focus from fear to growth. 3. Innovation Days: Implement regular days for team members to pursue their own projects, fostering an environment where experimentation is the norm. 4. Mentorship Pairing: Pair less experienced members with risk-takers for guidance and support, easing them into new challenges. 5. Anonymous Idea Box: Create a platform for team members to suggest bold ideas anonymously, allowing them to express themselves without fear of judgment.